2023-24 Scripted Program Director, Haley Anderson
We’re delighted to share that 2023-24 Scripted Program Director, Haley Anderson, will be directing an episode of season 7 of Showtime/20th’s THE CHI! A filmmaker, writer and visual artist born in Houston, Texas, Haley attended the University of Texas at Austin’s Film and Theatre Programs and graduated from NYU’s Tisch Graduate Film Program as a…
Read More2024 Disney Program Writer, Jorge Thomson
We’re excited to share that 2024 Disney Program Writer, Jorge Thomson, has staffed on Season 1 of Disney Branded Television’s WIZARDS — the reboot of WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE! A queer comedy writer with Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Irish American roots, Jorge spent his childhood moving back and forth between Washington D.C. and New Mexico.…
Read More2023-24 DET Scripted Program Director, Erica Eng
Kudos to 2023-24 DET Scripted Program Director Erica Eng, who will be directing segments and an episode of ABC’s GENERAL HOSPITAL! A fifth-generation Chinese-American director based in Los Angeles, Erica wrote and directed AMERICANIZED based on her experiences growing up in Oakland and playing high school basketball. The film earned a Vimeo Staff Pick and…
Read More2023-24 DET Scripted Program Director, Tracy Taylor
Big congratulations to 2023-24 DET Scripted Program Director, Tracy Taylor, who will direct an upcoming episode of ABC/ABC Signature’s THE GOOD DOCTOR! Born and raised in Chicago, Tracy studied Journalism and Theater at Southern Illinois University. She began working as a copywriter before moving to Los Angeles to pursue writing and directing full-time. She jump-started…
Read MoreCongrats to 2023-24 DET Scripted Program Director, Aubrey Smyth
We’re excited to share that 2023-24 DET Scripted Program Director Aubrey Smyth will be directing segments and an episode of ABC’s beloved daytime drama, GENERAL HOSPITAL! She brings over 14 years of experience directing commercials, branded content, narrative and unscripted films and promos, and is excited to transition to episodic television via this program! Aubrey’s…
Read MoreCongrats to 2023-24 DET Scripted Program Director, Letia Solomon
Congrats to 2023-24 DET Scripted Program Director, Letia Solomon, who will direct an upcoming episode of ABC/ABC Signature’s STATION 19! A former chemical engineer turned award-winning director based in Los Angeles, Letia’s original work has received recognition from the Tribeca Film Festival, ABFF, and Cannes Short Film Showcase. Letia was a Directing Fellow in the…
Read More2024 DET Writing Program
Celebrating its 35th anniversary, the DET Writing Program is a launchpad for fresh voices in television storytelling and helps diverse comedy and drama writers secure their first staff writer assignment on a Disney series. During the program, writers participate in advanced creative workshops, refine their portfolios, and meet and learn from DET creative executives, producers,…
Read More2023-2024 DET Directing Program – Scripted Cohort
Established in 2001, the DET Directing Program guarantees participants the opportunity to direct an episode of a Disney scripted series or a segment of a Disney unscripted series, and offers professional and career development through mentorship, on-set shadowing experience, and networking opportunities with the company’s creative executives and program alumni. This year, the program’s scripted…
Read MoreDISNEY ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION SELECTS 2023-2024 SCRIPTED DIRECTING PROGRAM AND 2024 WRITING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
Disney Entertainment Television (DET) has selected the latest cohorts for its Directing and Writing Programs, two of the entertainment industry’s most successful talent development initiatives. These programs nurture creative talent on the cusp of television episode directing and staff writing, and connect them to opportunities with Disney series. “It’s an honor to welcome these exceptional…
Read MoreDisney Television Writing Program Opens Applications For 2024; Sets FX Singleton Scholar Initiative
Exciting news: we’re working with FX to launch the FX Singleton Scholars, in honor of the acclaimed producer/director John Singleton. This initiative creates a dedicated position within the DET Writing and Directing Programs for creatives pursuing their first staff writing and episodic directing credits on an FX series. Please check our 2024 Application Instructions and…
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